Baptist Children & Youth Ministry
Baptist Children & Youth Ministry (BCYM) gives hope to vulnerable Lebanese and Syrian children in Lebanon by inviting them to encounter the love of Jesus Christ, and play and learn in a positive environment. Support this project through financial contributions and prayer.
The Situation
With the highest per capita population of refugees in the world, Lebanon continues to experience a strain on social services, infrastructure, and employment. Since 2019, more than half of the Lebanese population has been estimated to live below the national poverty line. Many Syrian and Iraqi children, including vulnerable Lebanese children, have a background of distress and war, and neglect and abuse. In this unstable environment, BYCM has been working diligently to improve the lives of vulnerable children by fulfilling their spiritual needs and further providing care for their physical and emotional needs. In partnership with CBM, BYCM counters prevalent negative messages and environments. With the help of volunteers from local churches, this program offers an opportunity for participants to be children again as they play, learn and build relationships in a positive environment.
Baptist Children & Youth Ministry (BCYM) gives hope to vulnerable Lebanese and Syrian children in Lebanon by inviting them to encounter the love of Jesus Christ, and play and learn in a positive environment. Support this project through financial contributions and prayer.
The Situation
With the highest per capita population of refugees in the world, Lebanon continues to experience a strain on social services, infrastructure, and employment. Since 2019, more than half of the Lebanese population has been estimated to live below the national poverty line. Many Syrian and Iraqi children, including vulnerable Lebanese children, have a background of distress and war, and neglect and abuse. In this unstable environment, BYCM has been working diligently to improve the lives of vulnerable children by fulfilling their spiritual needs and further providing care for their physical and emotional needs. In partnership with CBM, BYCM counters prevalent negative messages and environments. With the help of volunteers from local churches, this program offers an opportunity for participants to be children again as they play, learn and build relationships in a positive environment.
How We Are Helping
With the help of local and overseas volunteers, the program supports youth and children through various actions:
Sharing the Gospel
Children and youth gain knowledge of God’s love and the affirmation of their value through songs, teachings, activities, and pastoral care. Participants receive the opportunity to ask big questions they have about God.
Providing Valuable Recreation
In the 3-day overnight camp, participants are provided with entertainment in a Christian environment. They are kept active through sports and other activities such as hiking, ziplining and archery, and gain confidence and trust with the help of effective leaders trained by BCYM.
Reinforcing Support
Frequent one-day follow-up visits filled with songs, games and stories ensure previous messages and nurture relationships.


The Impact of Our Work
Amina lives with her family in Bekaa Valley where approximately 1.5 million Syrian refugees live. After being forced to flee their lives in Syria, Amina’s father has struggled to find work because of health problems. The provision of food and other necessities from the local church has been a beacon of hope for the family. Since attending the camps and informal education center, Amina’s behaviour has changed greatly. Her attention span has grown and she now takes initiative to care for and guide younger children and helps lead worship. She hopes to continue attending events to learn more about Jesus and looks forward to becoming a teacher in the future
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